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first mod
I would like to get opinions as to the first mod to get. I have a 2008 stock vette with 9000 miles on it. NICE!!!!!!!! Would a chip be worth it. This is a everyday driver also so I can not go too loud on the exhaust as the drone would get annoying.
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Are you talking performance or appearance? Tune usually follows headers and CAI. Tune by itself is a waste of money since it will cost $500 and will only gain you around 12hp which you will not notice.
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People swear by his tune, and I don't think he's giving them each $50 to post positive threads about his tune, so he must be doing something right
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I like the idea of the cold air intake but I live in South Florida and I hear of alot of problem with it sucking up water. I was told to just drop a K & N in the box. A tune would be nice. I heard there was a plug and play one you can buy. I believe it is called the diablo chip. What do you all think?
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I like the idea of the cold air intake but I live in South Florida and I hear of alot of problem with it sucking up water. I was told to just drop a K & N in the box. A tune would be nice. I heard there was a plug and play one you can buy. I believe it is called the diablo chip. What do you all think?
Melting Slicks
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FOR GOD'S SAKE, DON"T DO IT MAN!!
It is a slippery slope that has drained bank accounts and destroyed relationships.
You would be better off if you just started using cocaine.
(Intake, headers and a tune will do wonders, but don't say I didn't warn you.
)
It is a slippery slope that has drained bank accounts and destroyed relationships.
You would be better off if you just started using cocaine.
(Intake, headers and a tune will do wonders, but don't say I didn't warn you.
)
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Lot's of issues with Vararam. We take them off peoples cars all the time and install something else. I picked up 18 RWHP and 17 RWTQ with the K&N setup.
Street tunes and mail order tunes are subjective. I call them placebo tunes because you don't know for sure whether you really gained something or if it is mostly in your head. If I told you you got a tune and you drove your car, you would swear it was faster just because it is in your head.
If you are going to tune it, take it to a dyno and get some before and after numbers.
Street tunes and mail order tunes are subjective. I call them placebo tunes because you don't know for sure whether you really gained something or if it is mostly in your head. If I told you you got a tune and you drove your car, you would swear it was faster just because it is in your head.
If you are going to tune it, take it to a dyno and get some before and after numbers.
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1st Mod
Get the throttle body ported for $150. Makes the LS3 feel much more responsive and sporty. If its a base model then get the Z51 bars with the new (metal) end links and better shocks. All of these are relatively cheap and make a big difference in the personality of the car.
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